#housing-development

#housing-development

Long Island City plans to build 14,700 new homes by rezoning industrial areas for residential development.

Housing developers can now build on protected green spaces without local nature offsets, raising concerns about environmental impacts and community access.

Tiao Properties successfully overturned a block on their apartment development in Boyle Heights, enhancing community housing options through legal action.

San Jose initiates expedited housing projects under Mayor Mahan's program, aiming to enhance downtown vibrancy and address housing shortages.

Palo Alto leaders should engage property owners before developing housing on downtown parking lots.

The Palo Alto City Council approved a contentious townhome project over shopping center owners' objections, opening opportunities for future developments.

Santa Clara is rapidly increasing housing density with the approval of a large development, emphasizing the need for balanced commercial space.

A new task force aims to enhance housing availability on federal lands through strategic partnerships.

Lafayette is considering a housing development on land famous for white crosses, aiming to balance new homes with memorial preservation.

In 2024, Brooklyn's Council District 42 led NYC in affordable housing with 1,439 new income-restricted apartments.

Sadiq Khan may approve new housing project despite Islington Council's refusal, citing significant housing contributions.

The North Middlesex University Hospital project will create 284 affordable homes, prioritizing energy efficiency and community facilities.

A lawsuit has been filed against Menlo Park over plans to redevelop downtown parking lots into housing, claiming improper authority and lack of property owner consent.

The appointment of a housing tsar may not solve the housing crisis unless there is a comprehensive and unified strategy from the government.

Downtown merchants are suing Palo Alto over parking lot development into apartments, asserting their investment gives them a say in the project.

Alameda County is refunding over $1.5 million in unspent park maintenance fees to homeowners and developers due to regulatory requirements.

CEQA reform may expedite urban housing development in California by exempting projects from extensive environmental studies.

Los Gatos seeks judicial clarification on builder's remedy application timelines to streamline housing development and resolve conflicting interpretations.

Plans to regenerate the Bacton estate include new tall towers, but residents oppose due to concerns over views and management of existing buildings.

A proposed housing project near Los Gatos High School aims to enhance student safety amidst concerns about traffic congestion.

Essex County Council plans to sell Rainham Lodge Farm to Taylor Wimpey for potential future residential development.